Franklin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Robertson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,498 Population 1,280/sq mi density
$54,688 Median Income $24,729 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $380,599 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime/100K 395 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,688 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Franklin, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,688
27% below
$24,729 per capita
Home Value
$171,000
39% below
Zillow: $380,599
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Franklin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Franklin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
61%
Rent
68%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Franklin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Franklin residents earn a median household income of $54,688 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,729. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Franklin is $171,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,599. Median rent is $795/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Franklin reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 395/100K.

Education

20.1% of adults in Franklin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Franklin has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,498
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,280/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,688
Per Capita$24,729
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,475

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,000
Rent$795
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$380,599
Housing Units728
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property395/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation443 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Franklin was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.